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Global Blueberry Industry Threatened by Rapidly Spreading Fungus

Global Blueberry Industry Threatened by Rapidly Spreading Fungus
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  • Blueberry extinction risk rises due to global fungus spread.
  • Fungus Erysiphe vaccinii causes a disease in blueberries.
  • Strains detected in China, Mexico, Morocco, and California.
  • Annual losses in the blueberry industry could hit $530M.
  • Fungus thrives asexually outside the US, complicating control.
  • Global crop yields drop, increasing fungicide dependence.
  • NC State University creates a database for fungus strain identification.
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